It was my birthday yesterday, and for ages now dh has been trying to get ideas on what to buy me, he's not very good at presents and I usually pick something for myself (which I dont mind doing).
Anyway, as it was a special birthday, he's been asking for ideas from me and dropping hints about getting me a new laptop. I didnt really want or need a new laptop and told him that I was happy with my current one.
His workmates are into all techy stuff and get the latest all singing /dancing technology and I think they have talked him into getting me one. I dont want it and although there is nothing else that I really wish for, I would rather spend the money on new clothes, bit of jewellry, nice bag.
Its not even as it dh has bought it thinking he can use it because he's hopeless on computers.
Is it awful of me to gently explain this to him and return it?
AIBU?
to tell dh that I want to take the present back that he bought me
startofnewterm · 12/07/2011 18:59
Because I happened to mention in a shop as a passing comment that i used to make them as a kid. He though it would be a nice throwback to my childhood 
I've posted today on total fail on this year's birthday.
However, for my 40th ex dh got me a pair of Leeds United away strip socks - not even the full kit......
I thought it might be the precursor to some kinky football themed bedroom antics (on me head son!) but no, it was just a pair of socks
YANBU but be prepared to have a grumpy DH, I've had some shocking pressies over the years. I don't really do the asking for stuff or dropping hints but one year I went on a bit about how much I'd like a small Radley bag but I couldn't imagine spending that kind of money on myself... He bought me an expensive bag but it was hideous wasn't quite right, so I took it back and swapped it for another one... I haven't heard the end if it and it was years ago
funnily enough when he bought me by mac PowerBook I was thrilled 
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And yes i realise neither of these pressies are shocking but the dented breadbin, kitchen scales for valentines, a new thermostat for the shower and a collection of promises that have never materialised are!
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